ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
M50.83 Other cervical disc disorders, cervicothoracic region
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
- Category
- M50 Cervical disc disorders
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Other codes in M50
42 complete codes in this category.
- M50.80Other cervical disc disorders, unspecified cervical region
- M50.81Other cervical disc disorders, high cervical region
- M50.820Other cervical disc disorders, mid-cervical region, unspecified level
- M50.821Other cervical disc disorders at C4-C5 level
- M50.822Other cervical disc disorders at C5-C6 level
- M50.823Other cervical disc disorders at C6-C7 level
- M50.83Other cervical disc disorders, cervicothoracic region
- M50.90Cervical disc disorder, unspecified, unspecified cervical region
- M50.91Cervical disc disorder, unspecified, high cervical region
- M50.920Unspecified cervical disc disorder, mid-cervical region, unspecified level
- M50.921Unspecified cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level
- M50.922Unspecified cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level
Documentation tips
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The international WHO ICD-10 also has M50, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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